Specialty Certification Differential (CDF)

Purpose

The purpose of the specialty certification differential is to provide tangible (financial) recognition to nurses who are certified by a University- recognized professional organization, Board or Agency.

Eligibility Criteria

A nurse is eligible for certification differential if she/he:

Is in a career position (50% or greater FTE)

Maintains current certification

Is certified by a University-recognized professional organization, Board or Agency.

Classifications For Which The CDF Applies

Nurses in the Registered Nurse Unit represented by the California Nurses Association Agreement

Non-represented Registered Nurses in the following classifications:

Administrative Nurse II

Administrative Nurse I- Supervisor

Clinical Nurse IV- Supervisor

Clinical Nurse III- Supervisor

Clinical Nurse II- Supervisor

Principal Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Practitioner III- Supervisor

Nurse Practitioner II- Supervisor

NOTE:Certification by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) as Nurse Practitioners or as Clinical Nurse Specialists is a requirement to use these job titles. These certifications by the BRN do not qualify for the CDF. Non-exempt Practitioners who are certified in a specialty are eligible for the CDF in recognition of the specialty certification.

Dollar Amount Of CDF

Qualifying full-time career nurses will receive $100.00 per month, and qualifying part-time career nurses will receive a prorated amount on the basis of the appointment rate.